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Report: Budget Deficit $500 Billion And RIsing

HeadlineAug 27, 2003

The Congressional Budget Office yesterday predicted the federal budget will keep growing even if the economy improves. The New York Times reports this report is in sharp contrast to projections by the White House that claims the deficit will hit nearly $500 billion next year and then decline significantly.

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